Manual

2.
4 GHz Wireless-N
WIRELESS
Model No.
USB Network Adapter
User Guide
WUSB300N
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter
Copyright and Trademarks

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How to Use this User Guide

This user guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Network Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Network Adapter. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Network Adapter.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Network Adapter. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome Whats in this User Guide?
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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology Roaming Network Layout
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

The LED Indicators
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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Starting the Setup Connecting the Adapter Setting up the Adapter
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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Connect Profiles Create a New Profile
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions
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Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
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Appendix C: Wireless Security

Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
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Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications
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Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Setup Wizards Welcome Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Wizards License Agreement Figure 4-3: Connecting thWPAe Adapter Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 4-6: WPA Needed for Connection Figure 4-7: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Figure 4-8: Congratulations Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network Figure 4-10: Network Settings Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP Figure 4-22: Confirm New Settings Figure 4-23: Congratulations screen Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure 5-2: Link Information Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status Figure 5-4: More Information - Network Statistics Figure 5-5: Connect Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 20
Figure 5-7: WPA Needed for Connection Figure 5-8: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-9: Profiles Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile Figure 5-11: WEP Key Needed for Connection Figure 5-12: WPA Needed for Connection Figure 5-13: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Figure 5-14: Congratulations Figure 5-15: Available Wireless Networks Figure 5-16: Network Settings Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode Figure 5-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - WEP Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAP-TLS Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP Figure 5-24: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAP-TLS Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP Figure 5-28: Confirm New Settings Figure 5-29: Congratulations Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network Figure B-5: No Wireless Security Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Setting up your network and your Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is easier than ever. Just connect it to your PC's USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access, at unheard-of distances. How does the Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether its using the Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard. But with Wireless-N, it has even better range and speed. But what does all of this mean? Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun. PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and connect the Adapter using the Setup Wizard. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Adapter. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC. network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. 802.11g a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11b: a wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. bit: a binary digit. encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
Whats in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapters applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter This chapter instructs you on how to install and configure the Adapter. Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapters Wireless Network Monitor. Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Adapter. Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix describes how to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Appendix C: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the Adapters technical specifications. Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapters warranty information. Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapters regulatory information. Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction Whats in this User Guide?
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology
A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router. An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled. topology: the physical layout of a network. access point: a device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peerto-peer) without the use of an access point. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. ssid: your wireless network's name.
Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology
Network Layout
Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both a and g, products using these standards can communicate with each other. Access points and wireless routers are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer. When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about wireless products.
Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

The LED Indicators
The USB Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity.
Link/Act
Power
Figure 3-1: Front Panel
Power Link/Act
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter The LED Indicators
USB Extension Base

A USB Extension Base is provided for easy access to the USB port. The USB Extension Base is connected to the USB port in your PC, then the Adapter is connected to the Base.
Figure 3-2: USB Extension Base
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter USB Extension Base
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Starting the Setup
The Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. The Setup Wizard will install the driver and Wireless Network Monitor, as well as connect and configure the Adapter. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Adapter until you are instructed to do so or the setup will not work.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices: Click Here to Start- Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process. User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Diagnostic - Click the Diagnostic button to run a diagnostic check on your installed Network Adapters Wireless Network Monitor and driver. Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. 1. To install the Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.
Figure 4-1: Setup Wizards Welcome Screen
2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click the Cancel button to end the installation. 3. Windows will begin copying the files onto your PC. Figure 4-2: Setup Wizards License Agreement
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Starting the Setup
Connecting the Adapter

1. Locate an available USB port on your PC. 2. Connect the Adapter in one of three ways: 1. Insert the Adapter into the USB port. 2. If you want to use the included USB Extension Base, first connect the USB Extension Base to the USB port on the PC, then insert the Adapter into the USB port on the Base. 3. If you want to use the included USB Extension Cable, connect the Adapter to the female end of the USB Extension Cable, then connect the male end of the Cable to the PC. 3. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. 4. Click Next. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Adapter
Setting up the Adapter

The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. Available Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Network list. Manual Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Advanced Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only. The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages. Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later.
Available Wireless Networks

The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Connecting the Adapter
Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks
need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.
1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. If you dont have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3.
2. If your network has WEP, WPA Personal, or WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If you have WEP enabled, this screen will appear. Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection
WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3. Figure 4-6: WPA Personal Needed for Connection wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network. wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. 8
Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Setting up the Adapter
WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
Figure 4-7: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection
3. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to exit. For more information about the Wireless Network Monitor, refer to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is complete.
To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor. Figure 4-8: Congratulations
Advanced Setup
If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Manual Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the adapter manually. 2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a DHCP server or router, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). If your network does not have a DHCP server or router, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network. Subnet Mask - The Adapters Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired networks Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your networks Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen. 3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the Wireless Network Name for your network. Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Wireless Network Name- This is the wireless network name (SSID) that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is casesensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-11: Wireless Mode
Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network
Figure 4-10: Network Settings
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4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.
Standard Channel - Select the correct channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting Auto.
Click the Next button to continue. Click the Back button to change any settings.
Figure 4-12: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 5. If your wireless network doesnt have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA2 stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for the security method used on your network: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS.
WEP
WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is casesensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Figure 4-13: Wireless Security - WEP
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WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F. Advanced Users TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your networks access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box. Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
WPA Personal
WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field.
Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal
Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
WPA2 Personal
Enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. You must enter the same security settings used on your network.
Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field.
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal
Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
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WPA Enterprise
WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAPTLS
PEAP
If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
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WPA2 Enterprise
WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAPTLS
PEAP
If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP
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RADIUS
RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-20: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS
PEAP
Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
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4. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.
Figure 4-22: Confirm New Settings
5. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles screen to return to the Profiles screen.
Congratulations! Your advanced setup through the Wireless Network Monitor is complete.
To check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, proceed to Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor.
Figure 4-23: Congratulations screen
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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.
Using the Wireless Network Monitor

The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connections quality is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Connect tab. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, click the Profiles tab.
Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon
Link Information
The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. It also provides a button to click for additional status information. Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the Wireless Network Status screen.
Figure 5-2: Link Information
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
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Wireless Network Status

The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the network. Wireless Network Name- This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network. Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here. Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here. Authentication - This is your wireless networks authentication method. Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here. Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here. Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here. DNS1 - This is the DNS address of the Adapter. MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless networks access point or wireless router is shown here. Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Click the Statistics button to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information
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Wireless Network Statistics

The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.) Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received. Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed. Packets Transmitted - This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed. Bytes Received - This shows the bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed. Bytes Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed. Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapters driver. Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter. Transmit Power - This is the power output at which the Adapter is transmitting. Up Time - This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network. Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapters connection time. Figure 5-4: More Information - Network Statistics
Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength. Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile. Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics. Figure 5-5: Connect
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information
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Connect
The Connect screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each networks Wireless Network Name, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click Wireless Network Name, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field. Wireless Network Name - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here. CH - This is the channel that the network uses. Signal - This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.
Site Information
For each network selected, the following settings are listed: Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Network Type- This is the network type used by your wireless network. Radio Band - This is the radio band used by your wireless network. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here. MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless networks access point is displayed here. Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices. Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click the Connect button. If the network has encryption enabled, then you will see a new screen appear. If the network has the wireless security WEP encryption enabled, then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit). Then enter the networks Passphrase or WEP Key. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Click the Connect button. To cancel the connection, click the Cancel button. If the network has the wireless security WPA Personal security enabled, then you will see the WPA Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TKIP or AES. Enter the networks Preshared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Then click the Connect button. To cancel the connection, click the Cancel button.
Figure 5-7: WPA Personal Needed for Connection
Figure 5-8: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection

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If the network has WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then you will see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the networks Pre-shared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.
Profiles
The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and Wireless Network Names. Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here. Wireless Network Name - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.
Profile Information
For each profile selected, the following are listed: Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use. Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network. Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here. Authentication - The authentication setting for the network is shown here. Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect. New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, Creating a New Profile, for detailed instructions. Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click the Edit button. Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button. Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button. Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button.
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Figure 5-9: Profiles
NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.
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Create a New Profile

The next screen to appear will be the Available Wireless Networks screen. This screen provides two options for setting up the Adapter. Available Wireless Networks. (For most users.) Use this option if you already have a network set up. The networks available to this Adapter will be listed on this screen. You can choose one of these networks and click the Connect button to connect to it. Click the Refresh button to update the Available Wireless Networks list. Advanced Setup. If your network is not listed on this screen, select Advanced Setup to set up the adapter manually. This method of setting up the Adapter is intended for Advanced Users only. The setup for each option is described, step by step, under the appropriate heading on the following pages. Click Exit to close the Setup Wizard, if you wish to set up the Adapter later. Figure 5-10: Creating a Profile
Available Wireless Networks

The available networks are listed in the table on the center of the screen by Wireless Network Name. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button. (If you do not see your network listed, you can click the Refresh button to bring the list up again.) If the network utilizes wireless security, you will need to configure security on the Adapter. If not, you will be taken directly to the Congratulations screen.
1. If you have wireless security enabled on your network, continue to step 2. If you dont have wireless security enabled, continue to step 3.
2. If your network has WEP, WPA Personal, or WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then that security screen will appear. Continue to the screen for your wireless security.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If you have WEP enabled, this screen will appear. Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match
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the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Figure 5-12: WPA Personal Needed for Connection If your network has the wireless security WPA Personal enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3.
WPA2 Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) If your network has the wireless security WPA2 Personal enabled, this screen will appear. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Then click Connect and proceed to Step 3. 3. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to return to the Link Information screen. Figure 5-13: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection
Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured. Figure 5-14: Congratulations
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Advanced Setup
If your network is not listed with the available networks, you can use Advanced Setup. 1. Click Advanced Setup on the Available Wireless Networks screen to set up the adapter manually.
Figure 5-15: Available Wireless Networks
2. The Network Settings screen from the Wireless Network Monitor will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). If your network does not have a DHCP server or router, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty. IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network. Subnet Mask - The Adapters Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired networks Subnet Mask. Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your networks Gateway here. DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-16: Network Settings
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3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the Wireless Network Name for your network.
Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Wireless Network Name - This is the wireless network name (SSID) that must be used for all the devices in your wireless network. It is casesensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network. Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear.
Standard Channel - Select the correct channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default setting Auto.
Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.
Figure 5-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings
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5. If your wireless network doesnt have wireless security, select Disabled and then click the Next button to continue. Proceed to Step 6. If your wireless network has wireless security, select the method of security used: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA2 stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. WPA2 is a stronger security method than WPA. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Proceed to the appropriate section for the security method used on your network: WEP, WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS.
WEP
WEP - Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - WEP Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. It is casesensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. This passphrase must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F. Advanced Users TX Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your networks access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the TX Key drop-down box. Authentication -The default is set to Auto, so it will auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System authentication. For Shared Key authentication, both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication. For Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication. If you are not sure which authentication method to select, keep the default, Auto. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
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WPA Personal
WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 5-20: Wireless Security - WPA Personal
wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
WPA2 Personal
Enter a Pre-shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. You must enter the same security settings used on your network.
Pre-shared Key - Enter a Pre-shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Pre-shared Key field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 5-21: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal
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WPA Enterprise
WPA Enterprise features WPA security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP, as well as two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 5-22: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAPTLS
PEAP
If you selected PEAP, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network; if you want to use any certificate, keep the default setting, Trust Any. Then select the authentication method used inside the PEAP tunnel. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.
Figure 5-23: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP
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WPA2 Enterprise
WPA2 Enterprise features WPA2 security used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 Enterprise offers two authentication methods, EAPTLS and PEAP. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-24: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - EAPTLS
PEAP
Figure 5-25: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise PEAP
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RADIUS
RADIUS features use of a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUS offers two authentication types: EAP-TLS and PEAP. You must enter the same security settings used on your network. Authentication - Select the authentication method your network is using, EAP-TLS or PEAP.
EAP-TLS
If you selected EAP-TLS, enter the login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the name of the authentication server in the Server Name field (this is optional). From the Certificate drop-down menu, select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-26: Wireless Security - RADIUS - EAP-TLS
PEAP
Figure 5-27: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP
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6. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next and show the new settings. To save the new settings, click the Save button. To edit the new settings, click the Back button. To exit the Advanced Setup through the Wireless Network Monitor, click Exit.
Figure 5-28: Confirm New Settings
7. The Congratulations screen will appear next. Click Connect to Network to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen. Click Return to Profiles Screen to keep the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen.
Congratulations! The profile has been successfully configured.
Figure 5-29: Congratulations
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of two parts: Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions. This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
Common Problems and Solutions

1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter. Make sure that the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is properly inserted into the USB port. 2. The Wireless-N USB Network Adapter does not work properly. Reinsert the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter into the PCs USB port. 3. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the notebook or desktop is powered on. Make sure that the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings in your network.
Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the applications user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the games user guide for more information. What is the 802.11b standard? It is one of the standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
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What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. What 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following 802.11b functions: CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. This type of network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area. To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions
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simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the users end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone. As the user moves on, the end nodes RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. What is ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct-Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm, as described in the 802.11 standard.
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What is WPA? WPA is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. What is WPA2? WPA2 is Wi-Fi Protected Access2, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server, but has stronger encryption than WPA. What is RADIUS? RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, which uses an authentication server to control network access.
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
If your computer is running Windows XP, then this choice will be available. If you want to use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to control the Adapter, instead of using the Wireless Network Monitor, then rightclick on the Wireless Network Monitor and select Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration. If you want to switch back to the Wireless Network Monitor, right-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon, and select Use Linksys Wireless Network Monitor. Figure B-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon
Figure B-2: Windows XP - Use Windows XP Wireless Configuration
1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computers system tray. Double-click the icon. NOTE: For more information about Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Windows Help.
Figure B-3: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Icon
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2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. Click the Connect button. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, go to step 3. If your network does have wireless security enabled, go to step 4.
NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.
Figure B-4: Available Wireless Network
3. If your network does not have wireless security enabled, click the Connect Anyway button to connect the Adapter to your network.
Figure B-5: No Wireless Security
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4. If your network uses wireless security WEP, enter the WEP Key used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses wireless security WPA Personal, enter the Passphrase used into the Network Key and Confirm network key fields. Click the Connect button.
Figure B-6: Network Connection - Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point.
5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active.
For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer, click the Start button, select Help, and choose Support. Enter the keyword wireless in the field provided, and press the Enter key.
The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is complete. Figure B-7: Wireless Network Connection
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Appendix C: Wireless Security

Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Security Precautions
The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed): 1. Change the default Wireless Network Name (SSID). 2. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Change the default password for the Administrator account. 4. Enable MAC Address Filtering. 5. Change the SSID periodically. 6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA or WPA2 if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance. 7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. Note: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access points documentation for more information.
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the networks information, such as the networks SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take: Change the administrators password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrators password, he, too, can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrators password regularly. SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:
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1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, dont broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is linksys.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use. Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in. MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address. WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEPs ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hackers job more difficult. There are several ways that WEP can be maximized: 1. Use the highest level of encryption possible 2. Use Shared Key authentication 3. Change your WEP key regularly WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. Three modes are available: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, and Radius. WPA Personal gives you a choice of two encryption methods: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication. Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.
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WPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA2 Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. WPA Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA2 Enterprise. WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) WPA Enterprise offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your networks performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used. These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
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Appendix D: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.
TCP/IP
Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.
Shared Resources
If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.
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Appendix E: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection. Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
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IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission. NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.
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RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
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TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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Appendix F: Specifications
Standards Port LEDs Protocols IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, draft IEEE 802.11n, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 USB Power, Link/Act 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g: OFDM Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11b: 141dBm (Typical) 802.11g: 141dBm (Typical) Wireless-N: 141dBm (Typical) 11Mbps @ -86dBm (Typical) 54Mbps @ -68dBm (Typical) Wireless-N @ -62dBm (Typical) TX: <480mA (Maximum) RX: <390mA (Maximum) WEP, WPA and WPA2 Encryption Security 2.24" x 0.39" x 3.98" (57 mm x 10 mm x 101 mm) 1.02 oz (0.029 kg) FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) 0C to 55C (32F to 131F) -20C to 80C (-4F to 176F)
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Appendix G: Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the Warranty Period), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction. This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. 50
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Appendix H: Regulatory Information

FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter
Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Dclaration dIndustrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes: Ce peripherique ne doit pas causer d'interferences Ce peripherique doit accepter doit accepter toutes les interferences recues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entrainer un fonctionnement indesirable. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the instructions in this manual.
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User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:
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Appendix I: Contact Information

Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can call us at: Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at: (Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com
800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-859-2379 support@linksys.com
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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Appendix C: Wireless Security

Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications

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Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information

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Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

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Chapter 1: Introduction Whats in this User Guide?

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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology

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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout

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Figure 3-1: Front Panel

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Figure 3-2: USB Extension Base

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Chapter 4: Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Figure 4-1: Setup Wizards Welcome Screen

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Setting up the Adapter

Available Wireless Networks

Figure 4-4: Available Wireless Networks

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Figure 4-5: WEP Key Needed for Connection

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Figure 4-7: WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is complete.

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Figure 4-9: Available Wireless Network

Figure 4-10: Network Settings

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Figure 4-14: Wireless Security - WPA Personal

Figure 4-15: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal

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Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - EAPTLS

Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise - PEAP

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Figure 4-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise - PEAP

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Figure 4-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS - PEAP

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Figure 4-22: Confirm New Settings